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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

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Location:

15 miles northeast of Phoenix, next to Scottsdale.

Population:

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has 6,000 people, representing two pre-American Sovereign Indian tribes: the Pima and the Maricopa.

Size of Reservation:

52,600 acres

Attractions and Gaming:

Hoo-Hoogam Ki Museum, The Pavilions shopping center, Casino Arizona (two locations).

Interesting Facts:

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community was established in 1879. The two tribes that comprise the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community speak different languages. The Pavilions on Pima Road was developed on land leased by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The 140-acre retail power center is the largest retail commercial development ever built on Indian lands.

Contact Information:

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, 10005 East Osborn Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85256. (480) 850-8000

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